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Grammar Exercises

Adjectives + Prepositions (1)

Suzanne
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Complete the sentences with these prepositions:

for,  in,  of,  on,  to,  with

  1. Natalie is very keen _____ ballet.
  2. Jennifer is fond _____ gardening.
  3. San Sebastian is world-famous _____ its cuisine.
  4. Mike is afraid _____ heights.
  5. He’s interested _____ buying our car.
  6. Who’s Nicole Kidman married _____?
  7. Liam is used _____ speaking French with his grandparents.
  8. I’m not surprised John is late, it’s so typical _____ him.
  9. Congratulations _____ passing your driving test. I’m so proud _____ you!
  10. The doctors are very pleased _____ Kevin’s progress.
  11. At the summer camp James is responsible _____ a group of eight children.
  12. It was very nice _____ Sonia to drive me to the airport.
  13. Daniel was quite rude _____ the bartender.
  14. Henry was a bit disappointed _____ his exam results.
  15. Looking at a smartphone all day can’t be good _____ your eyesight.

    Answers

    1. on
    2. of
    3. for
    4. of
    5. in
    6. to
    7. to
    8. of
    9. on; of
    10. with
    11. for
    12. of
    13. to
    14. with
    15. for

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Grammar Exercises

Verb Patterns (1): Verb + Gerund or Infinitive?

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Add the gerund or infinitive form (with or without “to”) of the verb in brackets.

  1. Beatrice offered __________ (carry) my suitcase.
  2. “Do you mind __________ (babysit) Leo for a few hours? I really need __________ (get) some rest.”
  3. Kevin is tired of __________ (sit) in traffic jams every morning.
  4. We decided __________ (adopt) a dog from an animal shelter.
  5. As it was rush hour we avoided __________ (take) the bus and we chose __________ (walk) instead.
  6. Max has spent hours and hours __________ (study) in the library. He really deserves__________ (pass) his history exam
  7. In museums you are generally not allowed __________ (touch) anything.
  8. Most of us dislike people __________ (interrupt) us.
  9. Unfortunately we can’t afford __________ (live) in the city.
  10. I wonder if Paul will let me __________ (borrow) his brand new motorbike.
  11. __________ (eat) less meat is better for the environment, many scientists say.
  12. Ian prefers __________ (hike) in the mountains to __________ (relax) on the beach.
  13. Luckily I managed __________ (get) a doctor’s appointment at short notice.
  14. It was worth __________ (pay) a little extra to get a room with a sea view.
  15. Let’s try and persuade Cris __________ (come) on holiday with us.
  16. “The secret of __________ (get ahead) is getting started.” – Mark Twain.

Answers

1. to carry  2. babysitting; to get  3. sitting  4. to adopt  5. taking; to walk  6. studying; to pass  7. to touch  8. interrupting  9. to live  10. borrow  11. Eating  12. hiking; relaxing  13. to get  14. paying  15. to come  16. getting ahead


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Verb Patterns (4): Gerund or Infinitive?

Verb Patterns (5): Verb + Object + Infinitive